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PJ53 RXL

2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,355 mi
Last recorded42,355 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S18,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 RXL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 42,355 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 41,748 miles

Rear Road spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 41,742 miles

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wall has crack on edge, cord not visible

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 40,916 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 40,916 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 39,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 38,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 38,020 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 38,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,409 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,923 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 34,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 31,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,467 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,723 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,783 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 21,848 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 19,627 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 19,627 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 17,891 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200S?

Based on 7,781 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
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PJ53 RXL is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 18,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZRX1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ53 RXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ53 RXL is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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